Did you know that the name Franna comes from “Francis and Anna” which is the family name of the company founder and his wife? In 1978, Dave Francis developed the first pick and carry crane, from truck components. In 1986, the business was sold to Lou Parolin and Brian Hain...

Mobicrane is a family-owned business with well over two decades of experience renting out lifting equipment in Ghana, Western Africa. In the coastal town of Takoradi, they provide cranes and lift trucks mostly to mining, oil and gas, and construction companies. As these companies have expanded their operations, rental equipment...

On October 3rd 2023, Paterson Simons successfully commissioned and delivered a Konecranes SMV20-1200C Forklift to Eko Support Services Limited in Nigeria. This Konecranes Forklift is the latest addition to Eko Support Services Limited’s equipment fleet, which already includes three Konecranes Forklifts (32T, 16T, and 12T) and one 45T Konecranes Reach...

Paterson Simons recently conducted Technical Training for our Tema based Konecranes Lifttrucks specialist engineers. The training took place at Pasico Ghana’s Tema Training Centre. (Pasico Ghana is a subsidiary of Paterson Simons). This was a follow up training session, as part of the ongoing program. This Konecranes Lifttrucks Technical Training...

We are excited to reintroduce Ashley Cooper, who has recently rejoined Paterson Simons (PSAL) as our new Group Parts Sales Manager. Ashley has previously been a valuable member of our team, serving as a Parts Sales Coordinator and later as a Sales Manager with a focus on sales in Nigeria....

Based in our UK Head Office in Brighton, James Heels has recently been promoted to the role of Group Business Development Manager at Paterson Simons (PSAL). James has been an invaluable member of our team for an impressive tenure of 16 years, with his anniversary approaching this November. He has...

Thanks to the Konecranes Hydraulic Long-Life filter, you can safely extend the life of your hydraulic oil up to 12,000 working hours. That’s nearly three times longer than traditional filters can be trusted to keep your oil clean, a feature that translates into less downtime and more cost savings for...

In 1958 Manitou pioneered the very first rough terrain forklift truck. Marcel Braud, the visionary founder of Manitou, conceived an innovative machine by reimagining the conventional farm tractor layout. He added a lifting mast and introduced hydraulic steering, giving birth to the world’s first rough terrain forklift truck. This ingenious...

Paterson Simons attended the Terberg EMEA Distributor Days 2023 event on 19 & 20 September. Industry leaders, distributors, and experts from across the EMEA region attended the conference. This two-day event showcased Terberg’s commitment to fostering innovation, building strong partnerships, and driving growth in the automotive and logistics sectors. Topics...

With Konecranes Tire Saver solution you get more mileage out of your tyres by increasing your truck’s turning radius, if you don’t need to maneuver in tight spaces on a daily basis. With one kit you boost productivity, reduce rubber waste and tyre replacement intervals (lower costs).   Longer life...

In 1917, the first lift truck was created. The company credited with creating the modern lift truck is the American Clark Equipment Company. World War I had created a labour shortage in many U.S. factories and warehouses, prompting the company to unveil the ‘Tructractor’—a gas-powered, three-wheeled prototype that is now...

As vessel sizes continue to expand, port congestion rises, weather patterns shift, and environmental regulations become more stringent, the imperative to upgrade and future-proof port infrastructure becomes increasingly evident. Among the pivotal components of port infrastructure, mooring systems, particularly bollards, hold paramount importance due to their profound implications for safety....